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Allergies in children, an incidence which has increased over the last fifty years, are overreactions of the immune system often caused by foreign substances or genetics that may present themselves in different ways. [1] There are multiple forms of testing, prevention, management, and treatment available if an allergy is present in a child.
No good evidence exists for or against the effectiveness of over-the-counter cough medications for reducing coughing in adults or children. [22] Children under 2 years old should not be given any type of cough or cold medicine due to the potential for life-threatening side effects. [23]
Anti-ulcer agents are medications or supplements used to cure the damage of mucosal layer on organs to prevent the damage from further extending to deeper regions to cause complications. An anti-ulcer medication for treating mouth ulcer is triamcinolone, a corticosteroid. Other anti-ulcer supplements include vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
About 2% of adults and between 4% and 8% of children in the U.S. have food allergies, according to the USDA. Anaphylactic shock brought on by consumption of an allergen results in 30,000 emergency ...
The original formula for Actifed contained pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg as the nasal decongestant and triprolidine hydrochloride 2.5 mg as the antihistamine. . However, in response to widespread laws requiring products containing pseudoephedrine to be kept behind the pharmacy counter, Pfizer changed Actifed's U.S. formula in late 2006 to contain phenylephrine HCl 10 mg as the nasal ...
From eczema to hay fever, kids with allergic conditions might be on track to develop others, a new study finds, confirming a recognized trend called the “allergic march.”
Dyclonine (Dyclocaine) is an oral anaesthetic that is the active ingredient of Sucrets, an over-the-counter throat lozenge. [1] It is also found in some varieties of the Cepacol sore throat spray. It is a local anesthetic, used topically as the hydrochloride salt.
Eczema in young babies could be a sign that a child will go on to develop more allergies. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...